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NC STATE

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Status 686
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
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Examiner
DUBOIS, SUSAN L
Law office
PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION

What this means

Status 686 means your mark is published in the USPTO Official Gazette and in the 30-day opposition period. If no opposition is filed, prosecution typically continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. Monitor the opposition window. After it closes, watch for Notice of Allowance (intent-to-use) or registration (use-based).

Status 686: Status 686 means your mark is published in the USPTO Official Gazette and in the 30-day opposition period. If no opposition is filed, prosecution typically continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance.

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Owner

Attorney of record

The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.

William B. Cannon

William B. Cannon Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP301 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1400Raleigh, NC 27601United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
014Key chains; Ornamental lapel pins; Tie pins; JewelleryACTIVE—
016Decals; Stickers; Posters made of paper; Paper notebooks; Paper notepads; Printed postcardsACTIVE—
018Backpacks; Tote bags; Purses and wallets; UmbrellasACTIVE—
021Beverageware; Drinkware; Cups; Shot glasses; Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Insulating sleeve holders for beverage cansACTIVE—
024Lap blankets; Blanket throws; Cloth flags; Banners and flags of textile; Pennants of textileACTIVE—
025Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hoodies; Clothing jackets; Shirts; Shorts; Skirts; T-shirts; Hats; Visors being headwear; Polo shirts; Sweatpants; Beanies; Sweaters; Vests; Clothing jerseys; Sleepwear; Pants; Socks; Belts for clothing; Ties as clothing; FootwearACTIVE—
028Balls for sports; Stuffed and plush toys; Christmas tree ornaments; Golf bags; Flying discsACTIVE—
041Providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; Organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; Arranging and conducting athletic events; Educating at universities or collegesACTIVE—

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Oct 13, 2026NPUBOFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED—
Oct 13, 2026PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance.
Oct 7, 2026NONPNOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED—
Sep 16, 2026CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Aug 28, 2026TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Aug 28, 2026CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Aug 28, 2026TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action.
Jun 26, 2026GPRNNOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILEDA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Jun 26, 2026GPRAPRIORITY ACTION E-MAILEDA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Jun 26, 2026CPRAPRIORITY ACTION WRITTENA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Jun 18, 2026GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application.
Jun 18, 2026GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application.
Jun 18, 2026CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application.
Jun 16, 2026DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Jun 15, 2026MDSMNOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED—
Jun 15, 2026NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Feb 9, 2026MAFRAPPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED—
Feb 9, 2026NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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